Contrabass Digest

2000-05-06

>This is the 5th mention of this virus in as many hours.
Not to make light of>it, but it seems to do most of its damage by tying up
the internet with mass

Yes, this is one reason I try to discourage virus alerts
on the list.Although some (like this one) are true hazards, many
are not, andnearly all of us already get multiple notices of any
"outbreak."This is also why the list is set to strip off binary
attachments...

A quick question: did any subscriber here NOT hear about
thevirus(es) before they were mentioned on the Contrabass
list?

I have te opportunity to buy a Leblanc Contra model paperclip.
Are these models all the same? I know that they now only make the one decending
to low C but at the moment Leblanc doesn't take new orders. (I got this
info from Braswind & Woodwind)Older models are not all Low C instruments I thought.
How do these older Leblancs to low Eb ore D, compare to the Low C
ones?Asking price is 4000$. Is this a good price?Any info is very welcome

<< I have te opportunity to buy a Leblanc Contra
model paperclip. Are these models all the same? >>

Henk-

As you realize, there were some BBb models that did not
go to low C. Beaware that there are also EEb (Contra Alto) paper clip
models. While you maywant to have an EEb in your collection, there are more
parts written for the BBb.

Having the capability to go to low C is probably a good
thing. However, itis unusual to find a part written below Eb. I think
its greatest value wouldbe for transposing from a different bass part.

If the one you are considering is a BBb model in good
condition, then $4000sounds like a fair price. If it goes to low C,
it would be even better.